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Patent GB-189904440-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Making Matrix Strips Provided with a Plurality of Matrix Characters.
Inventor: FISCHER GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-02-28
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 4440. Fischer, G. Feb. 28. Linotype machines. - Relates to methods of making the matrix-bars or strips 5, Fig. 3, used in the " monoline" machines, each of which has twelve matrix cavities 20 formed in one edge and registering or aligning grooves 19 in the other. In order to equalize the depth of the matrix cavities for various letters, 'each is punched separately, the length of the punches used varying slightly with the area of the letter. The aligning- grooves need not be accurately equidistant, as each serves independently to centre the corresponding matrix cavity beneath the punch. The matrix strip 5 is held between a stationary jaw 3 and a movable jaw 8, which is closed upon it as the punch 17 descends by the contact of the cam surface 16 with the spring-controlled pin 13. A projection 21 on the support 4 centres one of the matrix cavities b beneath the punch, and the spring-controlled pusher 22 holds it in place while the jaw 8 closes on it. A cover-plate 9, provided with a notch for the passage of the punch, prevents the matrix strip from being lifted with the punch by adhesion. As the punch rises, the tooth 32, which has engaged beneath the end of the lever 30, lifts the latter, and the rods 26 eject the matrix strip, which is tilted over into the channel 42 by the upper projection 40 of the pusher 42.
Patent GB-189918640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Transmitting Gear.
Inventor: STOKES CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 18,640. Stokes. C. F., and McGlinchey, C. E. Sept. 15. Toothed gearing for connecting shafts at an angle, applicable in cycle-driving mechanism. A bevel edged disc a with :t toothed periphery engages with round-faced radial teeth k arranged between the boss and rim of the wheel c. The teeth k may be mounted on end centres, or on pins passing through the rim and retained in place by a ring p ; they are preferably smaller in diameter at their outer than at their inner ends. The indentations in the rim of the disc a are oppositely inclined, so that its teeth glidingly engage and move in a spiral path against the teeth of the other wheel.
Patent GB-189923960-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Switch or Governor.
Inventor: CROS EDOUARD
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,960. Cros, E. Dec. 1. Speed indicators.-An electric switch is controlled by a centrifugal apparatus. A frame f is bolted on a shaft and carries bearings h for the spindles i of contacts c. Fixed on the spindles are arms k carrying weights l. When the shaft revolves the weights are thrown outwards against the pressure of springs m.
Patent GB-190009817-A (GB)
Title: Tube Plate Boring Tool
Inventor: TUCKFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 9817. Tuckfield, C. May 28. Drills and cutters.-A tool for cutting holes in tube-plates to receive boiler tubes has a shank a to fit any drilling-machine, with a boss b on which cutters c are secured by a ring d and screw e. The boss contains a spring centre f, with a left-handed spiral groove g engaged by a pin i in the boss. This arrangement keeps the centre in a guiding dot or indentation, but allows it to recede as the tool is advanced. The groove may be formed in the boss and the pin carried by the centre, or both the hole and centre may be correspondingly threaded.
Patent GB-190012979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bucket Supports and the like.
Inventor: MUIR WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 12,979. Muir, W. J. July 18. Milk pails; appliances for use in milking animals. -Relates to an adjustable support for buckets, specially adapted for holding milk pails during the operation of milking. The support consists of a flexible band A having a loop B at one end through which passes the other end A' of the band, and also a tongue F with catches G secured to the end A<1> of the band. Links D and E secured to the band in the places shown are connected to a piece C which may be formed with a hook to engage the rim of the bucket or pail. Hooks H, H or other forms of suspension devices, are secured to the band A and in the case of a milk pail clasp the legs of the milkman.
Patent GB-190015880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Die Stocks and Wrenches.
Inventor: NIENSTAEDT HANS OSKAR
Filed: 1900-09-06
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 15,880. Nienstµdt, H. O. Sept. 6. Stocks and dies.-The stock A has a dovetailed recess for the dies B, B, which are adjusted by the screws E, E, one of which is carried by a latch C hinged at P and provided with a slot for another screw P<1>. Beneath the dies is a recess to receive bushes for guiding the bolt &c. to be threaded. When not in use, these bushes L are placed in recesses S and kept from falling out by the screwed ends N of the handles. A piece F may be fitted beneath the dies to serve as a tap wrench. This piece has projections K fitting in suitable recesses to keep it from turning.
Patent GB-190022560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Mechanism for Actuating Brakes for Railway Wagons or Vehicles.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,560. Gresham, H. E. Dec. 11. Brakes, hand. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of a wagon brake, while Fig. 7 shows enlarged details. The brake lever i, which actuates the push-rods i<2>, is linked to the loose lever d<3> carrying the weighted pawl g. On depressing the handle f, fast on the cross-shaft e<1>, it strikes the projection d<5> on the lever d<3> and lifts the lever d, thereby applying the brakes, which are retained by the pawl g. When the handle is lifted, the lug f<x> throws the pawl g clear of the rack h, and the brakes fall off. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the shaft e<1> carries a fixed arm e<5> having a lug which is engaged by the handle f pivoted to the loose lever d<3>, to which the pawl g, which engages the concave rack h, is pivoted. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement similar to that shown in Fig. 7, in which the end of the handle f, when lifted, strikes the arm g<3x> to release the pawl g from the rack h. In all cases, the travel of the handle h is limited by the stop h<1>.
Patent GB-190105868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bee-hives.
Inventor: DECROLY RAPHAEL
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 5868. Decroly, R. March 20. Beehives.-Relates to the construction of a barframe hive mounted on trunnions so that the position of the hive can be altered during the winter or hibernating period. Fig. 2 shows the hive 1 mounted on the support shown and held in any position by pawls 9, 9 engaging the teeth 8, secured to the hive. A lever 10 is provided to hold the pawls out of engagement when required. 30 represents the alighting-board, and 32 the porch. An opening is formed at the corner of the hive below the alighting-board, which opening is normally closed, but is opened, when the hive is in the position for hibernating shown in dotted lines, to allow water and the like to drop out of the hive. A roof is removably secured to the hive. The roof consists of a part 15 secured to the hive, a part 16 hinged at 17 to the part 15, and a separate ridge piece 20. If the hive is to be used in a closed apiary, a modified form of fastening-device for the hive is employed. Fig. 3 shows the interior of the hive. The frames 35 are formed with pins taking into grooves in the floor board and into a notched plate near the top. The frames are kept the required distance apart by pins in the sides of the frames. Divider boards 52, 52 are employed, and are provided with means of the nature of adjustable feet for holding them in a raised position. A ventilation hole 29, covered by wire gauze, is formed in the side of the super. An additional flight hole 27 is provided above the porch 32 in the side of the brood chamber. The division board 50 between the brood and honey chambers is secured in position by grooved bars 60, and is provided with three openings through which the bees can pass. Each of the chambers is provided with a glass panel, which may be replaced by others of special construction adapted the one for summer and the other for winter use.
Patent GB-190108421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Capstan or Turret Lathes.
Inventor: OLDFIELD GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 8421. Oldfield, G. April 24. Lathes; screwing.- In a capstan or turret lathe, the turning- tools care secured in pockets a arranged at equi-distant points round the turret b, and at such an angle that the cutting-tool can cut close up to the chuck. The faces of the pockets slope outwards downwardly to form supports for the projecting parts of the tools, the bottoms of the pockets being sloped to give top rake to the tools. A second turret f is substituted for or fitted upon the loose headstock g, and carries boring-tools so that boring and turning can be done simultaneously, the centre of the turret being behind the lathe centres to allow the two turrets to clear. The boring-turret may be square or of other suitable shape, and may carry a back centre. The turret is mounted on a slide h, and operated automatically. A screwing-die i is carried by a slide j, on which it slides as the die travels over the work, the die-head being returned by a weight or spring. The slide j is adjustable transversely on the saddle k. During heavy screwing, the die-head is locked to the slide j, the saddle being traversed by the leading screw m.
Patent GB-190109374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught Appliances for Railway Vehicles.
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9374. Westinghouse Brake Co., [Westinghouse, G.]. May 6. Draw-gear ; couplings, automatic.-Relates to means for connecting the shanks of couplings to the draw-gear. The shank 1 contains a vertical recess 15 with curved ends into which is fitted the tapered block 20 secured to the draw-strap 18 by rivets 19. The lateral play of the block 20 permits angular motion of the shank 1.
Patent GB-190113367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces for Dental and other Purposes.
Inventor: WINTER ROBERT
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 13,367. Winter, R., and Pappenheim, V. July 1. Electric furnaces.-A hot - wire furnace for dental and other purposes has platinum heating- wire supported loosely in perforated rods b, beads, or the like, made of clay, chamotte, or like refractory material, and supported by pins or otherwise on fireclay plates a, which form the walls of the furnace. The plates a are held together by a casing of sheet metal lined with asbestos paste ; the back of the casing is hinged at g to the bottom, and is retained by an overlapping topplate k, secured by nuts i on screws on the sides of the casing. The casing carries a switch and terminals.
Patent GB-190118123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Bed Frames and Bedsteads.
Inventor: CHORLTON ISAAC
Filed: 1901-09-11
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 18,123. Chorlton, I., and Milton, A. V. Sept. 11. Bedsteads.-Relates to means for connecting the side and end bars to the corner blocks of the kind described in Specification No. 21, A.D. 1887. The corner block chilled to the pillar has a flat face a with a dovetailed projection c. The bracket e, to which the side tubes and end angle-irons are secured, is provided with a dovetailed recess to fit the projection c, and a hole h through which is passed a bolt i, which is then screwed into a tubular nut g cast into the corner block. The hole h allows of slight vertical and horizontal adjustment.
Patent GB-190121142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for use in Filling Bottles, Jars, Cans, Canisters or the like with Liquid or Semi-liquid Substances.
Inventor: ROBERTS THOMAS
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 21,142. Roberts, T. Oct. 22. Bottling.-Relates to apparatus for filling bottles, jars, cans, canisters, &c. with liquid or semi-liquid substances. The liquid or semi-liquid is placed in the receptacle a, from which it is delivered through one or more spring-controlled valves g and nozzles u into the cans or other vessels b. The receptacle a is suspended by a chain c and a swivelling connection d<2> from a bracket d, which is provided with rollers d<1> adapted to travel on a suitably-supported rail or rails e, so that the receptacle can be moved along on the rail to any position desired. The rail may also be mounted on transverse rails, and it may be hinged or otherwise arranged so that it can be tilted to cause the receptacle to gravitate from one end to the other. The receptacle is also movable vertically, the chain c passing over a chain-wheel c', which is normally locked by the pawl f<1> engaging the ratchet-wheel f. When the chain is pulled it releases the pawl, thus permitting the receptacle to be raised or lowered, as required. The receptacle is provided with a strainer-plate m, and with guides s, s<1> for the spindle of the valves g. The valves are connected to the rocking shaft g<2>, actuated through the connections g<4>, h<3>, h<2> from the lever h<1>; or the lever h<1> may be omitted and the rod h<2> actuated by cams &c. on one of the handles q, r of the receptacle, to open the valves. In a modification, the valve g is directly connected to the lever h<3>. The vessels b may be placed on trays, which can be superposed on each other or removed, as required. A bunsen burner p is provided for heating the receptacle, when necessary. The receptacle a and its valve fittings &c. may be used without the supporting-mechanism, in which case the receptacle is supported by the operator.
Patent GB-190125520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safes
Inventor: WALLNER CARL
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 25,520. Wallner, C. Dec. 13. Alarms, burglar. -In order to render a safe fireproof and burglar proof, the walls a, b are secured together to form a water-tight c o m - partment connected to a water supply pipe. A valve is provided for the escape of steam should heat be applied to the safe, or a plate may be let into the top of the safe to resist the water pressure but not the higher pressure of the steam. An electric signal may be arranged to indicate the escape of water, and the supply cock may also be provided with a signal.
Patent GB-190205230-A (GB)
Title: A Means of Assisting Housewives and Others to Attract the Attention of any Tradesman, and if Necessary, Show a Statement of their Requirements to that Tradesman.
Inventor: FULLER FRANK
Filed: 1902-03-03
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 5230. Fuller, F. March 3. Indicating announcements and information.- Housekeepers give orders to tradespeople by inserting tablets bearing the necessary information in a case, as shown, the case being then hung in front of the house. The tablets have eyes for suspension on pins at the back of the case. The case is closed in front by a frame, and it has perforated suspension-strips C at the top
Patent GB-190215166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Weft Stop and Shuttle Changing or Weft Replenishing Mechanism.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 15,166. Hollingworth, E., [Hutchins, G. F.]. July 8. Loom stop-motions; weft-replenishing mechanism.- The loom is automatically stopped when the weft breaks, and, when the supply of weft in the shuttle is nearly exhausted, the weft-replenishing mechanism is automatically brought into operation. When the weft breaks, the weft slide 11 is operated in the ordinary manner, and a spring lever 18 carried thereby is caused to operate the knocking- off lever 16. When the supply of the weft in the shuttle is nearly exhausted, the projecting arm 36<1>, Fig. 3, on a lever 36 is prevented from entering an aperture in the side of the shuttle 7 when the lay beats up, with the result that a spring shaft 25 is turned, a bent arm 29 thereon is caused to depress the weft fork 12<11> into its operative position, whilst the lever 18 is turned about its pivot 19 so as to move its end opposite the arm 17 for bringing into operation the weft-replenishing mechanism. Figs. 7, 8, 10, and 11 show two arrangements, whereby, when the weft supply is nearly exhausted, an aperture 7<1> in the side of the shuttle is caused to be blocked by a pivoted latch 44. The latch 44 is carried by a horizontal rod 42, and is normally held by a spring in a raised position clear of the aperture 7<1>. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 7 and 8, a bent end of the rod carries a pin 43, which is embedded beneath the wound weft, so that, when the weft has been unwound, the pin is released, and the latch 44 is moved by its spring into the position shown. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 10 and 11, a projection 50 on the latch rod 42 engages with an arm 49 formed in one piece with a fork 46, which is thus pressed against the yarn at the base of the cop. When the cop has become unwound, the lever 49, 46 is turned into the position shown, and the latch moved so as to block the aperture 7<1>. The latch mechanism may be carried by the base of the shuttle spindle, or be otherwise secured in a suitable gap in the shuttle.
Patent GB-190219169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Belt-fasteners
Inventor: LEWIS HARRY
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 19,169. Lewis, H. Sept. 1. Belt fastenings. -A bar a, of the form shown, into one end of which is driven a crosspin c, is passed through holes in the ends of the belt, after which a cross-pin c' is screwed through its opposite end. Two or more bars, such as a, may be mounted on the same pin c and be traversed by a common pin c. The bars a and pins c may be cast together.
Patent GB-190223176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Struts
Inventor: SOMMER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 23,176. Sommer, F. Oct. 23. Shoring and strutting.- A mining strut consists of two telescopic tubes adjustably connected together by any suitable fastening or friction coupling which gives under excessive pressure. In one method, the upper end of the outer tube c is slotted, and is sprung against the inner tube a by means of a screw collar b. In another method, the inner tube is provided with a screw collar bearing against the outer tube. The strut may be provided with a screw spindle at one end. When disconnection of the strut is effected by a rotary movement, it may be performed by a ratchet lever provided with a counterweight and operated from a distance through a cord.
Patent GB-190224501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Score Indicators for the Game of Ping Pong, Table Tennis and other Games
Inventor: GAUGE JOSIAH
Filed: 1902-11-08
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 24,501. Gauge, J. Nov. 8. Scoring and marking. -A score indicator for ping pong, table tennis, &c. consists of a dial plate D, with numbers on both sides, rotating between two discs T, having holes so that the same number can be seen from each side. The dial D revolves on a pin E fixed to the support F. The dial D is actuated by a lever I, pivoted to the pin E, carrying a spring pawl J which engages notches K on the dial. On pulling a cord H, which works over either of two guidepulleys P and is attached to the lever I, the dial moves partly round. When the cord is released, the lever I returns to its normal position under the action of a spring L. A second spring pawl M prevents the dial from returning with the lever. There are as many notches K as there are numbers on the dial. The dial may also be actuated by pressing a knob V on a sliding metal rod W, the end of which engages the lever I. In a modification, clock hands indicate the score on a dial which is numbered on both sides. To record large scores, a smaller rotating dial gears with the larger one, and indicates the number of its revolutions.
Patent GB-190302252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Grinding Mills for Cement Manufacture.
Inventor: CHEFFINS HAROLD WILLIAM JOSHUA
Filed: 1903-01-30
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 2252. Cheffins, H. W. J. Jan. 30. Sifting and separating cements.-A flint-extractor for use with disc mills for grinding cement consists of an iron slurry pan H fixed over the eye of the runner, and rotating with it. Rollers A suspended by arms M pivoted to the mill frame N, and adjusted by a right and left handed screw L, crush the smaller pieces of chalk &c., the slurry being forced through the perforated bottom, or sieve J' of the slurry pan H, by tines or agitators K, while the flints are retained. The iron grinding-faces B<1>, C' of the disc mill have box-shaped furrows B, C, which retain any flints passing through the perforated plate J<1>.
Patent GB-190302826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerial Machines.
Inventor: WELLNER GEORGES
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 2826. Wellner, G. Feb. 6. AÙrial machines without aÙrostats. -A flying- machine is constructed with a horizontal annular frame r connected by spokes to a vertical axle a and carrying a number of inclined aÙroplanes and also a number of propellers t driven by motors m. The propellers t rotate the frame r, and the aÙroplanes cause it to rise. Carried by the axle a, but not rotating with it, is a car p with rudders sand a propeller v driven by a motor n for propelling the machine horizontally.
Patent GB-190302980-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Effecting the Speed Regulation of Continuous Current Electric Motors.
Inventor: MOORE ERNEST SHERWOOD WOOLLARD
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 2980. Moore, E. S. W., and Boyden, T. L. Feb. 7. Motors, controlling. -The speed variation of direct-current motors is controlled by exciting the field by means of an exciter driven by the motor. As shown in the Figure, the motor M drives the dynamo D, its field MC being in series with the field DC and armature of the generator D. This arrangement is particularly applicable to boosters.
Patent GB-190303221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lavatory Basins.
Inventor: SHERWIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-02-11
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 3221. Sherwin, A. Feb. 11. Lavatory basins.-The cleaning of the overflow pipe of a lavatory basin is facilitated by forming the basin with a sloping perforated sunk piece C. The table A and basin B are cast or moulded in one piece. The cleansing is effected by the insertion of a brush or other tool through the perforations.
Patent GB-190304932-A (GB)
Title: Improved Growing or Tree-Pot.
Inventor: BROUARD HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 4932. Brouard, H. March 3. Flower pots.-A porous diaphragm D, Fig. 2, of clay, ashes, or other suitable material is sealed into the flower pot a short distance from the bottom b, and the ordinary drainage is dispensed with. Or the diaphragm may be sealed into, or be formed in one with the lower rim r, Fig. 3, of the pot, and the rim afterwards joined or cemented to the upper part of the pot. If desired, the ordinary drainage may be placed on top of the diaphragm.